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Deacon Benjamin Libby

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Deacon Benjamin Libby

Birth
Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine, USA
Death
9 Nov 1768 (aged 86)
Berwick, York County, Maine, USA
Burial
South Berwick, York County, Maine, USA Add to Map
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Deacon Libby was for many years one of the principal inhabitants of the town; frequently placed on the most important town committees, often presiding over the meetings of the town and from 1719 to 1736, selectman. He was one of the original proprietors of Lebanon and took a prominent part in the early management of that township. 16 Sept 1725, he was chosen deacon of the Congregational church, of which he and his wife had been members from 7 Oct 1716, and filled that position until 25 June 1761. There is a record of special thanks voted him for his services.

Deacon Libby was for many years one of the principal inhabitants of the town; frequently placed on the most important town committees, often presiding over the meetings of the town and from 1719 to 1736, selectman. He was one of the original proprietors of Lebanon and took a prominent part in the early management of that township. 16 Sept 1725, he was chosen deacon of the Congregational church, of which he and his wife had been members from 7 Oct 1716, and filled that position until 25 June 1761. There is a record of special thanks voted him for his services.



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